University Essay: Plight of Free Africans Post Revolutionary War

This essay examines the plight of free Africans in the post-Revolutionary War era, highlighting the contradiction between the ideals of freedom and the persistence of racism and discrimination. Despite legal changes aimed at abolishing slavery, African Americans continued to face significant challenges, including legal restrictions on marriage and widespread societal prejudice. The essay explores the historical context, including legislative actions and the enduring impact of white supremacist ideologies, while also acknowledging the ongoing struggle for equality in various aspects of life. It concludes by emphasizing the need for greater inclusion and an end to the discrimination faced by African Americans, advocating for a more just and equitable world. The author references key historical events and provides insights into the long-term consequences of these events.

Running head: PLIGHT OF FREE AFRICANS POST REVOLUTIONARY WAR
PLIGHT OF FREE AFRICANS POST REVOLUTIONARY WAR
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Revolutionary War was fought by the thirteen American colonies against the British
kingdom however, not much is known about the condition of Africans during that period. This
paper discusses the plight of the so-called free Africans since the revolutionary war era.
During the time of the American Revolution, the slaves made twenty-five percent of the
total population of North Carolina. Though it is recognized that the revolutionary war had freed
the Africans from the chains of slavery, it cannot be ignored that the Africans were still faced
racism and were discriminated against. Many legislations were modified to free the slaves
however, racism still persisted. For example, the Massachusetts law of 1786 prohibited the white
people from marrying any African-Americans or people of any mixed race. The Africans were
free from the clutches of slavery (Lindert, Peter and Jeffrey). They could now own lands,
businesses, pay taxes and lead a life like any other American. However, the roots of racism and
discrimination never stopped. It still continues today. The white supremacists feel that they are
superior to any other race and that the land of America exclusively belongs to them, that the
Africans or the black people do not deserve the basic necessities of life like they do and thus,
engage in activities of discrimination against them (Ogbar). The black people are still fighting
for equality in every field of life, be it business, showbiz or any other field. They have to face
racism in every walk of life. The condition of the African Americans have improved since the
revolutionary war however, there is still a long way to go to provide them the respect and the
equality that every human deserves.
The tortures and the discrimination against the so-called free Africans needs to cease and
more inclusion of them is needed for a healthy and happy world.

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References
Lindert, Peter H., and Jeffrey G. Williamson. "Unequal gains: American growth and inequality
since 1700." Juncture 22.4 (2016): 276-283.
Ogbar, Jeffrey OG. Black power: Radical politics and African American identity. Johns Hopkins
University Press, 2019.